WESTON RANCH – Police investigated a homicide after a person was shot dead Saturday night.
Officers with the Stockton Police Department responded to the 3300 block of John Townsend Place at about 8:30pm for a report of a shooting. Arriving officers located a male believed to be in his 20’s suffering from at least one gunshot wound.
Medical personnel responded to the scene to provide care for the victim, however he was pronounced deceased. The victim appeared to have been shot in the middle of the road just off Carolyn Weston Boulevard. Investigators examined the scene and gathered evidence as rain began to fall.
Homicide detectives responded to take over the investigation. As of late Saturday night, authorities had no motive or suspect information.
One neighbor who was arriving home during the investigation described a shooting in the area the previous year, and was concerned about this recent incident.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department at (209) 937-8377 or Crime Stoppers at (209) 946-0600 where callers can remain anonymous.